Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Scholars Hub Official. This Privacy Policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information. We have adopted the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 ('Privacy Rules'). A copy of the Privacy Rules can be obtained from the website of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal data in accordance with the Privacy Rules and other applicable laws.

Information Collection

We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide better services to our users. 'Personal Information' refers to any information that can identify an individual, including but not limited to name, email address, postal address, phone number, etc. Information is collected when users provide it to us directly, such as when registering with the website or subscribing to newsletters, or through automated processes such as cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies that collect information on users' interaction with the site.

Use of Personal Information

The Personal Information collected by Scholars Hub Official is used to further enhance user experience, optimize our content, and improve our services. It helps us communicate with you, provide educational resources, and alert you to updates and services. We may also use Personal Information for internal business purposes like data analysis, audits, usage trend research, and improving our platform and services. We assure that your information will be handled with utmost confidentiality and will not be shared with third parties without your consent, except as necessary to comply with legal requirements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To improve your online experience and to analyze site traffic, we utilize various tracking technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and similar tools. Cookies are small files stored on your device that enable us to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. Tracking technologies are also used to understand and save user preferences for future visits to analyze data about site traffic and interaction. You have the option to set your browser to refuse cookies, but note that this may affect your ability to access certain sections of our website.

Data Security

Scholars Hub Official is committed to securing your personal information and respecting your privacy. We implement a variety of security measures, including encryption and authentication tools to maintain the security of your personal information. Despite our best efforts to protect your data, we cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted via the Internet. You play a crucial role in ensuring information security, and we encourage you to practice safe browsing and to use complex passwords to prevent unauthorized access.

Disclosure to Third Parties

We may share your Personal Information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf based on our instructions. These third-party service providers are obligated to comply with this Privacy Policy and are prohibited from using your Personal Information for any purpose other than performing the functions that we authorize. Scholars Hub Official may also disclose Personal Information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such access is reasonably necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect against legal liability, or defend the rights, property, or safety of Scholars Hub Official, our users, or others.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Scholars Hub Official reserves the right to update, change, or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. All changes will be posted on this page and will be effective immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically to be aware of any amendments. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes to this policy will signify your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights related to data protection, please contact us via email at [email protected] or by postal mail at Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada.